HARDIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEWS ARCHIVE

Posted: 3/22/2015Cari is a native of Grayson County and received her Bachelor of Science
in Nursing from Western Kentucky University and then obtained a Master
of Science in Nursing at WKU with a focus in Family Care Nurse
Practitioner. Her most recent nurse
practitioner work experience has been in the specialty of Nephrology/Internal Medicine.

Posted: 3/16/2015
Your invited to help celebrate our exciting new addition. Come see how we utilized evidence-based design featuring nature scenes by local photographers to create private, states-of-the-art rooms that can help healing by making patients and their families more comfortable.

Posted: 3/11/2015Dr. Gregory Schall is certified by the American Board of Family Practice and has many years of medical practice experience in Family Medicine in Ohio. He will be practicing with Paul Gerard III, M.D. at HMH Family Care Center - Freeman Creek.

Dr. Schall has special interests in: Adult male and female patients, Children age 5 and over, Sports medicine, Geriatric patients

Take time to watch a short video that illustrates how a woman's heart attack
symptoms are often explained away. To many times women are focused on
everyone else and miss what their own body is telling them.

Dr. Carl Tadaki discusses the risks and benefits of Bariatric Surgery in this episode of Health in the Heartland.

Are you struggling with your weight loss?
As your body mass index rises, so does your risk for coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, high blood fat levels, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, metabolic syndrome, and even some cancers. Obesity and its related health conditions, is the 2nd leading cause of preventable death in the United States. We are here to help! Register for a free seminar.

Posted: 2/12/2015Hardin Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the certification of its Pulmonary Rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). HMH was recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care.

As planned in early January, Hardin Memorial Hospital is relocating the Outpatient Laboratory from the lower level to an area near the Diagnostic Imaging Center / Women’s Imaging Center off Woodland Drive as part of the overall Emergency Department expansion project.

Patients should enter through the Diagnostic Imaging / Women’s Imaging Center off Woodland Drive and may park in the designated lot adjacent to the Cardinal Building on Woodland Drive.

Posted: 12/30/2014To facilitate the space demands on the ED, the outpatient laboratory draw/collection station located on the first floor, adjacent to the Patient Admitting Entrance is being temporarily relocated to the lower level of Hardin Memorial Hospital for approximately the next four weeks effective December 31, 2014. Patients needing lab work will need to register at the round main admitting desk, just as before. After registration, patients will be directed to Elevator A and to the lower level, where the new outpatient laboratory draw/collection station is being temporarily relocated.

Work
continues on the North Tower as we gear up for a Spring 2015 opening.
Over the past few months the community has watch the progress
day-by-day. Now much of the work is happening on the inside of the North
Tower. We are so excited to showcase our latest North Tower
Construction video.

Posted: 12/10/2014Hardin Memorial Health was awarded Distinction in the Category of Best Social Networking in the division of Hospital 400+beds. This is the second consecutive year Hardin Memorial Health has been recognized as an eHealthcare Leadership Award Winner. Their previous award in 2013 was a Gold award in the category of Best Use of Health Content.

Posted: 12/2/2014Dr. Chism grew up in Brandenburg and graduated from Meade County High
School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from the UK and completed her medical degree at the U of
L. Dr. Chism also completed a combined residency program at U of
L in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, providing
her with dual training to practice as both an Internist and a
Pediatrician.

Dr. Chism is accepting new patients and will begin to see patients on
November 3, 2014. To schedule an appointment or for more information,
please call (270) 351-2323. With the arrival of Dr. Chism, the North Hardin Family Care Center will
be transitioning to the new name of HMH Internal Medicine &
Pediatrics on November 1, 2014.

Dr. Godfrey began his role in a part-time capacity on Sept. 15, 2014. As he transitions from private practice over the next few months, he will be working side-by-side with Dr. Stephen Toadvine, Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, who leaves in November for his new position as Vice President & Chief Medical Officer at Baptist Health Lexington.

Posted: 12/2/2014Let Christmas Shine is HMH Auxiliary’s Christmas project to raise monies
for the Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. For over 25 years, the HMH
Auxiliary Scholarship Fund has given scholarships to local college
students that are going into the medical field.

This is an annual event making it possible to give thousands of dollars in
scholarships over the years. Please join us on
December 2 at 6:30pm, for a lighting ceremony to
celebrate those we honor and remember. You
may purchase a gift of a light to shine on the hospital’s trees in
memory or honor of someone they love, appreciate or admire. A card will
be sent inviting them to the ceremony.

Dr. Braden is a native of Florence, Kentucky and received her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Braden completed her Residency in Internal Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals and her Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin.

Dr. Braden is now accepting new patients at the HMH Cancer Care Center. To schedule appointment of for more information please call (270) 706-1535.

Posted: 9/19/2014Dr. Tadaki served our country as a Surgeon in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Knox. His tour included deployments to Afghanistan and onboard a U.S. Navy ship as a mobile trauma Surgeon. He is also a Board Certified General Surgeon and recently completed a Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call Surgical Specialists at (270) 769-5551.

People give for a number of reasons, more often than not; they believe that they are contributing to better health care in their community. Better hospital funding means more and better services. In the long run any contribution to a hospital’s foundation is an investment in your and your community’s health. To contribute to the Hardin Memorial Hospital Foundation, call (270) 706-5535 or mail your donation to Tracee Troutt, Hardin Memorial Hospital, 913 N. Dixie Ave, Elizabethtown, KY 42701.

In this episode of Health in the Heartland Dr. Karman discusses the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Also this episode provides a tour of the new Hardin Memorial Hospital Sleep Disorders Center. Main Phone Number: (270) 706-5691, to schedule an appointment: (270) 706-5444 or 1 (800) 955-9455.

The voting for the Final Photos for the North Tower Photo Contest is now closed. 200 photos were uploaded to Hardin Memorial Health's Facebook page during a 10 week period to allow the community to comment and like the photos. Based on the number of likes and the nature of the comments, 138 photos will be selected to be featured in our new 56 private rooms and hallways in the North Tower. We are currently reviewing the comments.

Posted: 8/26/2014Genetic counselors are healthcare providers with specialized training in genetics and genetic conditions. They are trained to provide risk assessment and education to people with many types of conditions or family histories of genetic conditions. Based on the risk assessment, a genetic counselor will help you understand your options for avoiding or managing the diseases for which you are at risk. To schedule an appointment, call (270) 706-1535. Prior to your appointment, a genetic counselor may call you to gather preliminary information over the phone.

In this education session, healthcare decision makers will learn more about the current state of healthcare including the challenges businesses are facing as they begin to address financial issues brought on by the Affordable Healthcare Act. Participants will leave this session with actionable tools.

The voting for the Final Photos for the North Tower Photo Contest started on May 26, 2014. Each Monday we will be posting 20 photos on Hardin Memorial Health's Facebook page for the next 10 weeks to allow the community to comment and like the photos. Based on the number of likes and the nature of the comments, 138 photos will be selected to be featured in our new 56 private rooms and hallways in the North Tower. I hope you all enjoy the photos as much as we have as we have reviewed all 3,000 of them. We have some awesome talent in our community! Vote Today

Posted: 8/12/2014We are sorry that we need to postpone the Hardin County HeartChase event scheduled for August 16, 2014. We understand many volunteers, participants and sponsors are looking forward to the HeartChase. Many people have been working very hard to put this event together and we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the decision.

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we feel we do not have the adequate resources to ensure HeartChase could live up to its potential at this time. We will be in touch with all participants, sponsors and volunteers with next steps.

The American Heart Association and Hardin Memorial Hospital will continue to work together to raise awareness about the impact of heart disease and stroke, and will continue to provide resources to help you and your loved ones live healthier lives. Our leadership is looking for an appropriate time to move forward with the event. We are dedicated to ensuring that we provide the resources and logistical support to match the tremendous hard work and dedication of our volunteers, participants and sponsors.

Posted: 8/12/2014To help show how broad our community’s support of Fort Knox, take just 30 seconds to send a letter to Army officials so that they will know how detrimental the additional proposed 4,100 cuts would be. Your letter will automatically be sent via email to the appropriate agency at the Pentagon. Add Your Name in Support of Fort Knox

Congratulations to County Judge Executive and HMH Board Chairman Harry L. Berry for being recognized for his leadership of Hardin Memorial Health. He was honored today in Lexington at the KY Hospital Association State Convention where he received the Kentucky Hospital Association Health Care Governance Award!

Hardin Memorial Hospital’s North Tower vertical expansion project
continues to dominate the landscape at 913 North Dixie Avenue and is
still on schedule for its projected completion of Spring 2015. Begun
in mid-September 2013, a flurry of activity continues around the
northern part of the hospital campus as construction crews work
feverishly to keep the project on time and on budget. At this date, the
building’s exterior is coming to life and metal panels will wrap around
all sides of the third and fourth floors within the next one to two
months...

Health care is changing in today's world. One of the biggest changes is how people communicate. With the rise of the Internet and smartphones, people expect to have information faster and more convenient than ever. Hardin Memorial Health offers a patient portal, "My HMH Record". This will allow patients a safe and secure way to gain access to their health information and engage with health care providers that works best with their busy schedule.

Posted: 7/9/2014The Hardin Memorial Hospital (HMH) Foundation announced on June 17, 2014
the purchase of new state of the art vibration technology
rehabilitation equipment called the VibeTech One™ rehabilitation chair.
The purchase was made possible thanks to a generous donation from Robert
Robbins, M.D.Vibration technology is used to improve muscle tone and strength in
patients who are unable to tolerate weight bearing physical activity.
Astronauts first used the technology to overcome muscle atrophy due to
zero gravity during spaceflight. This technology is available either both by a Physicians Order and as deemed
Medically Necessary by a Physical Therapist or as a cash base service of
$35 per treatment. For more information call the HMH Therapy &
Sports Medicine Center at (270) 706-5010.

Posted: 6/26/2014
This episode features the new Hardin Memorial Hospital Cancer Care Center and discusses how treatment for cancer has changed. In the past patients needed to travel large distances for advance technology and now they have it in their own backyard.

Posted: 5/27/2014Hardin Memorial Health (HMH) announced the selection of Tracee Bell
Troutt as the Chief Development Officer for the Hardin Memorial Hospital
Foundation. In her new position Tracee, a longtime Elizabethtown
resident, will expand HMH’s community outreach and grow its capacity to
serve the region.

“The Hardin Memorial Hospital Foundation can not only help bridge that
gap but also grow HMH’s capacity,” said Troutt. “We are incredibly
blessed to have this economic driver and this level of quality health
care close to home...

Posted: 5/21/2014The 2013 Annual Nursing Report was presented to the Hospital Board on May 21, 2014. The report showcases our various inpatient areas and the great work they have done in exceeding the needs of our patients and their families.

Posted: 5/15/2014Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky., is the latest medical
center to join the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Affiliate
Network (MCCAN). The affiliation means more cancer patients
across Kentucky will be able to receive the advanced specialty and
subspecialty care of the UK Markey Cancer Center, recently named the
68th National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the country,
and the only one in Kentucky. Other benefits include access to clinical
trials and advanced technology while allowing patients to stay closer to
home for most treatment.

Posted: 5/15/2014Hardin Memorial Hospital has received the Get With The
Guidelines®–Resuscitation Gold Quality Achievement Award for
implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the
American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer
cardiac arrests in the hospital.

The Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation program was developed with the
goal to save lives of those who experience cardiac arrests through
consistently following the most up-to-date research-based guidelines for
treatment.

HMH Cancer Care Center is now located at 521 Robinbrooke Blvd (behind Severns Valley Baptist Church), Elizabethtown, KY 42701. To celebrate the opening of our New Cancer Care Center, the community is invited to attend an Open House Event where our staff and patients will show you around the new facility. As Cancer Care continues to change...so are we to exceed the expectations of our patients and their families. We hope you can attend!

Posted: 4/18/2014Learn how to choose the nicotine replacement product best suited for you and remain tobacco-free through nutrition, exercise and other strategies. This 13-week group support program, lead by trained facilitators is proven to help you become a non-smoker. Course materials $5.00. Next available course starts April 29, 2014 through July 29 2014 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Register Now For more information please call 270-706-5540.

Posted: 4/18/2014The Hardin Memorial Health's 4th Annual Bass Fishing Tournament to benefit United Way of Central Kentucky on Sunday May, 18 at Nolin Lake.All proceeds from the tournament are donated to United Way of Central Kentucky.

Hardin Memorial Health, along with over 1,000 other national, state and
community organizations, is proud to participate in NHDD which was
celebrated on April 16, 2014. We encourage citizens to complete their
own advance directives so that we may be better equipped in handling end
of life decisions.
The Patient Advocates will be providing information to the public in the
hospital’s main admission area on Wednesday, April 16th from 10:00 a.m.
until 1:00 p.m. Please stop by the booth and complete your living will
and pick-up additional information. If you are unable to attend the
event and would like more information about healthcare decisions, please
contact our Patient Advocates at (270) 706-1327.

Posted: 3/24/2014Take the important steps to stop an epidemic on American Diabetes Association Alert Day®, March 25th, take the one-minute Diabetes Risk Test and find out if you are at risk for type 2 diabetes.

Free Diabetes Screening at Hardin Memorial Hospital in the Main Admitting Lobby on March 25, 2014 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. Diabetes is a serious disease that strikes nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States, and a quarter of them—seven million—do not even know they have it.

The Sports Medicine program at HMH was established in 2006 and provides
Nationally Certified Athletic Trainers to the area high schools which
include: Central Hardin, Elizabethtown, John Hardin, Larue County, Meade
County, North Hardin Christian, North Hardin, and Hart County, as well
as to the Elizabethtown Sports Park and the Elizabethtown Community and
Technical College.

DID YOU KNOW ... • Early colon cancer may have no symptoms. • 9 out of 10 colon cancers may be prevented or cured with regular checks. • All Kentuckians age 50 and older should get regular colon cancer checks.

Posted: 3/18/2014Hardin Memorial Health has entered into an agreement with Hardin County
Schools that will give students enrolled in the Hardin County Schools
Early College and Career Center an opportunity to work clinical hours
and serve in an internship work environment during their high school
senior year. Hardin County Schools Early College and Career Center students will work
with the nursing, pharmacy, sports medicine, EKG, phlebotomy, culinary
and information technology areas of the hospital.

HMH celebrated 60 years of caring for Hardin and surrounding counties on February 14, 2014. It's truly is amazing to see how much HMH has
changed over the past 60 years. Photos and stories from the community and employees have been published to our Facebook page. Find our more about our 60 years of care by visiting our History Section.

Dr Adam Lye, Oncologist and Dr. Stuart Couch, Radiologist discuss the benefits and risks of a Lung Screening CT. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has issued a final recommendation statement on Screening for
Lung Cancer. Adults between 55 and 80 years old who are at high risk for lung
cancer because they are current heavy smokers or have quit within the
past 15 years should be screened every year with a test called low-dose
computed tomography (CT). To schedule a Lung Screening, call HMH Elizabethtown Diagnostic Imagining at 270-982-334. Download an Information Sheet

Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death in Kentucky!
It is never too late to stop, but quitting can be difficult because
tobacco contains nicotine, which is addictive. Quitting has immediate
health benefits for tobacco users of all ages and is one of the most
important steps people can take for their own health and for their loved
ones. This one hour program meets monthly on the 4th Monday from 5:30
pm- 6:30 pm. This educational program is free. Registration today!

Posted: 1/15/2014The board approved a capital substitution of $475,000 to fund the relocation of the Cancer Care Center specifically medical oncology to RobinBrooke Blvd. The new center should be open in the spring around April 2014. Plans for the space are still being finalized, while input from the Cancer Care Center's focus group continues guide the final plans.

Posted: 1/15/2014A “Topping Out” Ceremony was held on December 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. to mark the securing of the uppermost beam atop the North Tower at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Immediately following the ceremony guests enjoyed a Hot Chocolate Bar inside the Outpatient Surgery & Endoscopy Center lobby.

Posted: 12/18/2013Our entry period has come to an end. During the month of November we received more than 30 disks and countless email entries. We are still reviewing the large number of photos entered. We will be posting Nov's photos in batches in January. Our tentative timeline is to post finalist in February to Facebook and open the entries up to comments and make final selections in March.

Thank you again to all those who have submitted photos. They have been outstanding and a true representation of the depth of talent this community has!

Posted: 12/18/2013Hardin Memorial Health walked away with four awards from the Kentucky
Society for Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing (KSHPRM) annual
Thoroughbred Awards on November 12, 2013. This year’s award ceremony was
held in conjunction with the KSHRPRM fall conference at the Muhammad
Ali Center. The Thoroughbred Awards recognizes excellent work
throughout the Commonwealth in the areas of healthcare marketing and
public relations.

Posted: 12/18/2013Hardin Memorial Health won a Gold distinction eHealthcare Leadership Healthcare Content Award for its revamped Web site, www.hmh.net at the 17th Annual
Healthcare Internet Conference on November 6 in New Orleans. HMH’s
recognition was selected from more than 1,100 entries representing more than 260 organizations from across the
country and judged by a panel of 121 experts.

Posted: 12/18/2013North Tower Photo ContestHardin
Memorial Health is asking the community to submit nature/outdoor, from
all four seasons, themed photographs to be featured in the private
patient rooms and waiting areas on the third and fourth floor of the new
North Tower currently under construction. Learn More

Posted: 12/10/2013Hardin Memorial Health walked away with two awards at the prestigious
2013 Greystone.Net and Krames StayWell Best-In-Class Client Awards
announced on November 3, 2013 at The New Orleans Marriott in New
Orleans. Hardin Memorial Health was a Gold Award winner in the Best Use of Mobile
Strategy category; and also received a Silver Award in the Best Use of
Analytics to Track Performance. This is the second time Hardin Memorial
Health has been recognized as a Best In Class winner. Their previous
award was in 2011 with a Silver for Best Use of Health Content to Drive
ROI.

Posted: 11/21/2013We’re
excited to have work underway on the North Tower. In early October, we
began installing protection on the existing roof to ensure it is not
damaged during construction. The existing roof must remain in place to
keep the building dry until the new roof is installed. We also relocated
some rooftop equipment to make way for the new construction...Read More

A North Tower Web Camera has been installed to capture the images of the North Tower’s progress. North Tower Web Cam

Posted: 11/21/2013As part of Hardin Memorial Health’s commitment to providing enhanced
access to breast health care for women, Hardin Memorial Hospital is
pleased to offer self-referring screening mammograms. A self-referring
patient is a patient who requests to have a mammogram on her own
initiative without a medical provider’s order.

CHICAGO, IL, Adam Lye , MD received a three-year appointment as Cancer
Liaison Physician for the cancer program at Hardin Memorial Hospital .
Cancer Liaison Physicians are an integral part of cancer programs
accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
(CoC).

Posted: 10/31/2013Dr. Karen Johnson is a native of Alabama where she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Chemistry from Birmingham-Southern College. Dr. Johnson received her medical degree from the University of Alabama and completed her General Surgery residency at the University of Louisville. NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call (270) 769-5551.

Posted: 10/31/2013Hardin Memorial Hospital has been chosen to receive an Excellence in
Patient Care award given by outcomes firm Studer Group®. The hospital
will receive the award—which will be presented at the 11th annual What’s
Right in Health Care® conference— for their exemplary “Pain was always
well controlled” results on the HCAHPS patient survey.

Studer Group® gives its Excellence in Patient Care awards to select
partners based on various categories. Hardin Memorial Hospital was
selected for their HCAHPS composite results for 3Q11-2Q12 for the “pain
well controlled” composite

Posted: 9/10/2013September is National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, a campaign
sponsored by the National Healthy Start Association (NHSA). During this
month, people are encouraged to become more aware and educated about how
they can help ensure babies reached their first birthday.

The HMH Sports Medicine Team wants to get you back to playing the sport you love as quickly and safely as possible. Have a late-week injury? Come see us on Saturday morning where our staff of certified athletic trainers and orthopedic surgeons will be on-hand to evaluate your sports-related injuries, including concussions, and get you started on your plan of care. X-rays will be taken on-site with PT and MRI orders available as needed. Contact Jeremy Steakley at (270) 234-7359 or wsteakley@hmh.net

Posted: 8/15/2013SARASOTA, Fla. (August 14, 2013) – Voalte, the leader in clinical communication technology, today announced that Hardin Memorial Hospital, an acute healthcare facility that serves nearly 300,000 patients each year, has selected Voalte as its communication alternative of choice. Hardin Memorial Hospital is the first hospital in Kentucky to optimize its clinical workflow using the Voalte One™ platform.

Posted: 8/15/2013Dr. Lye received his medical degree from the University of Kentucky. His Internal Medicine residency was completed at the University of Kentucky Department of Internal Medicine. The physician's Hematology/Oncology fellowship was completed at the University of Kentucky Department of Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Lye is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call (270) 706-1535.

Posted: 8/12/2013On Friday, April 26th 2013, SpringHaven, Inc. Domestic Violence Shelter
welcomed approximately 120 volunteers from Hardin Memorial Health’s
(HMH) Leadership Development Institute. The management staff of HMH
donated $6000 to fund the day’s projects. The day of service,
coordinated by United Way of Central Kentucky, will include volunteer
teams tackling building improvements and landscaping.

Posted: 8/12/2013Hardin Memorial Hospital has received the Get With The
Guidelines®–Resuscitation Silver Quality Achievement Award from the
American Heart Association. The recognition signifies that Hardin
Memorial Hospital has reached an aggressive goal in using
guidelines-based care to improve patient outcomes from in-hospital
cardiac arrest. Hardin Memorial Hospital received Get With The Guidelines Silver
Performance Award for reaching an aggressive goal of treating heart
failure patients with 85% or higher compliance to core standard levels
of care as outlined by the American Heart Association for 12 consecutive
months.

Posted: 7/30/2013Hardin Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc. announces a new collaboration with Project Fit America (PFA). PFA is a non-profit organization that implements innovative Fitness in Education in schools grades 1-8. Hardin Memorial Hospital Foundation raised over $8,000 with the 2012 HMH Run for Fun and plans to raise the remaining $10,000 needed to pilot this program in one school with the 2013 HMH Run for Fun and Etown Dolphins Sprint Triathlon. PFA conducted a call for proposal with all public schools in Hardin, Larue and Meade Counties. The school that was selected by PFA for program award is Lakewood Elementary School in Cecilia, KY.

Posted: 5/20/2013After months of work, we are proud to reveal the new Hardin Memorial
Health website. All of the same great information is here, but the
overall look and feel better embodies what Hardin Memorial Health’s
mission is all about…exceeding our community’s expectations in the care
we provide and their online experience! The new site puts a greater importance on “Living Well” and finding ways
to improve your overall health habits. In those times when you are not
feeling well, we have ample information about services that can get you
back on your feet.

Posted: 5/20/2013We are very excited about Hardin Memorial Hospital’s master facility plan that will improve the healthcare experience for patients, families and staff. Please take a few moments to download the presentation presented to the Board of Trustees on March 19, 2013.

Posted: 5/14/2013SATURDAY, MAY 11 - RING ROAD MEDICAL PLAZA 1111 RING ROADTimes and Locations for Area SchoolsCost: $10 per person (cash or check. Check made out to HMH) Athletes must attend during the time his/her school is assigned! For a physical form, please go to www.khsaa.org/forms/ge04.pdf Physicals are open to incoming 7th grade through High School Senior athletes and band members. The first page of the form must be filled out and a parent/guardian must sign the back page prior to your physical! If you have any questions, please contact Carol George at (270) 763-7724 or sportsmedicine@hmh.net

Posted: 4/22/2013Hardin Memorial Health Connection is a new way to stay connected to
Hardin Memorial Health. By simply completing a form above,
we’ll provide you with the most up-to-date information about HMH and how
it affects your health. Join now!

Posted: 3/31/2013On March 30, 2013 hospitals and communities around the nation will
observe National Doctor’s Day. There is no greater honor for a doctor than hearing
firsthand from those whose lives they have touched.

Please take a moment to send an e-card and
write a personal note of thanks to a doctor who made a difference in
your life. Thank you in advance for helping us celebrate not only the
talents and achievements of our most remarkable doctors, but the
incomparable role they play in the lives of people like you, every day.

Join us TODAY from 10 am - 2 pm and learn more about heart disease. Talk with various
health care professionals to learn prevention information and take the
opportunity to discover your personal heart risk factors by
participating in the free health screenings.

Posted: 1/28/2013Hardin Memorial Health's mission is to exceed the needs of our
patients, their families, our physicians, and our staff through the
delivery of high-quality, comprehensive care to the people and
communities we serve.

Posted: 1/28/2013
Hardin Memorial Health announced that it has partnered with text4baby – the first free texting service to provide health information to pregnant women and new moms from pregnancy through a baby’s first year. Hardin Memorial Health will promote text4baby on its website, on printed material and at health education events.

Posted: 1/17/2013 In response to all the flu activity in our area we are offering a flu
clinic on the Wellness on Wheels Mobile Health Unit, next Thursday on
January 17th from 7:30 am – 12:30 pm in the Elizabethtown Walmart
parking lot. We will have 300 Adult (18 years and older) doses of the
flu vaccines that will be giving on a first come first serve basis. The
cost is $21.00 (cash/check) per shot and not billable to insurance with
the exception of Medicare Part B (Must have the Medicare Part B Card).

Posted: 1/11/2013On Sunday December 23, 2012 a public notice was printed in the
News-Enterprise announcing that “The Surgical Center of Elizabethtown
LP, d/b/a as the Surgical Center of Elizabethtown located at 108
Financial Drive, Elizabethtown Kentucky 42701 will no longer participate
in the Medicare Program (Title XVIII of the Social Security Act),
effective November 22, 2012.” Surgical Care Affiliates sold the
Surgical Center of Elizabethtown to Hardin Memorial Hospital November
23, 2012. Click above to read more.

Posted: 12/21/2012Hardin Memorial Health was honored to support the 233D Transportation Company & their Families throughout their deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. Our 1,900 employees are thankful that you are back here with your families!

Posted: 12/21/2012HMH has contracted with Bella Baby Photography to capture your newborn’s photo. There is no need to arrange your photo-shoot ahead of time. Bella Baby Photography will come to each room to offer you one of our artistic Bella Baby sittings. Your professional mini photo-shoot will take place right in the comfort of your hospital room. Friends and family are welcomed to stay to view this special rite of passage.

Posted: 12/21/2012Hardin Memorial Health takes pride in keeping our community healthy. We
always strive to be a leader in providing useful information to help you
stay well, prevent diseases and live an overall healthier life.

Posted: 12/21/2012Brooke is board certified through The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She has a passion for nursing and enjoys providing patient education, acute and chronic disease care and follow-up. She works together along with her partner Erin Bryant, APRN to ensure the highest level of service and care whatever your stage of life.

Posted: 12/21/2012Hardin Memorial Hospital's Emergency Department has demonstrated exceptional community leadership through innovative use of emergency care solutions and services.

DALLAS – Oct. 18, 2012 – T-System, Inc. today announced the six winners of its third annual T-System Client Excellence Awards, chosen from more than 1,900 facilities nationwide that have implemented its emergency care solutions. The award recognizes hospitals and primary and urgent care clinics that have partnered with T-System most effectively to improve their quality of patient care, operational processes and financial results...Click above to read the full s

Posted: 12/20/2012On Friday, December 14, 2012 a terrible tragedy occurred in Newtown, Connecticut when 20 children and six adults lost their lives in a senseless act of violence at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

As a symbol of compassion for those individuals who lost their lives and for those they leave behind, Hardin Memorial Health will turn off all Christmas lights for one night on Wednesday, December 19.

Communities across the nation are choosing different ways to show their support, and we asks that our community join in doing the same.

Posted: 10/15/2012Hardin Memorial Hospital has not purchased any product from the New England Compounding Center. This is the compounding pharmacy that is linked to the recent outbreak of fungal meningitis in several states.

Hours of service for obtaining prior records will be from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday. In order to obtain a copy of a prior records, patients will need to go to the CareFirst Urgent Care Center Ring Road location after August 1, 2012 and sign a Release of Information request where the records will then be made available. Download a release form.

Posted: 5/9/2012Dr. Cole received his medical degree from the University of Kentucky. His Surgery Internship was completed at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Cole completed his Neurosurgery Residency and Spine Fellowship at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. Most recently, Dr. Cole has completed military service with the United States Army as a Staff Neurosurgeon with Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Dr. Cole will be joining Dr. Thad Jackson in practice. The office is located at Surgical Specialists, 1700 Ring Road, Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701. To schedule an appointment call 270-769-5551.

Posted: 5/9/2012Dr. Green completed her Bachelors of Arts degree at the University of Louisville. Her medical degree was received from the UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Green obtained her residency training at the University of Louisville Glasgow/Barren County Family Medicine Residency Program in Glasgow, Kentucky. Most recently, Dr. Green was in medical practice in South Central Kentucky.

Posted: 5/1/2012Finalist have been selected in the second photos contest. Please take a
moment to review the photos and let us know which ones you
would like to see in the hallways of Hardin Memorial Hospital. Comments
made on the HMH facebook page will determine which ones are produced
and hung in the organization. All photos were submitted by local
residents. See photos

Posted: 4/6/2012 Men and women between the ages of 30 - 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer are needed to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). CPS-3 will enroll a diverse population of up to half a million people across the US. The opportunity for local residents to enroll in CPS-3 is being made possible in partnership with HMH on April 4-5, 2012. All participants will need to enroll in this study prior to April 3, enroll now!

Posted: 3/4/2012Over the years, Hardin Memorial has grown with the community to meet its healthcare needs through the addition of service lines, advanced technology, recruitment of physicians, and community outreach.

Hardin Memorial Health is a collection of healthcare services in Hardin, LaRue, Meade and Nelson counties. More than 20 off-site locations are committed to delivering dedicated care where the needs of patients are our focus.

We’re still Here to Heal, but now, we’re everywhere you need us to be.More than a hospital. We are…Hardin Memorial Health.

Posted: 3/2/2012During the month of January Personal Wellness Profiles will be offered on the WOW mobile health unit for $35. Are you ready to discover your personal health risk factors and learn about lifestyle changes you can make to lead a healthier life? Come aboard and take the health risk appraisal challenge today! Complete a 39 Question Assessment, Cholesterol Panel, Height, Weight, Body Mass Index and a personal and confidential report will be mailed to your home within 2 weeks. WOW Locations and Times

Posted: 1/26/2012 Come join us for the Open House of our Family Care Center -North Hardin location on Wednesday, January 25th from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. This location has been completely remodeled and is taking new patients.

Stop in Wednesday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. to talk with the staff and take a look around.

Posted: 12/6/2011Dr. Watson completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Eastern Kentucky University. Her medical degree was received from St. George's University School of Medicine and Family Medicine residency training at the University of Kentucky.

Dr. Watson's special areas of interest include:• Adult male and female family medicine• Children 5 years of age or older• Adolescent Health• Women's Health• General Dermatology

Posted: 11/6/2011Today, there are many options available for those suffering from joint pain. Whether you are considering joint replacement or exploring available treatments, this Joint Pain Seminar may be the start of your journey to relieving your joint pain.

Posted: 9/21/2011Join us for Operation Outreach, an educational program for Veterans, their Families, Medical Professionals, and the greater community to discuss the increasing occurrences of Post-traumatic Epilepsy (PTE) caused by Traumatic Brain injury (TBI). Information and resources pertaining epilepsy and seizures will also be addressed.

Posted: 7/21/2011We are pleased to provide you a consent form and medical data questionnaire so that treatment of your ill or injured child (under age 18 in Kentucky) is not delayed in a parents absence. Kentucky law does not consider a stepparent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, babysitter a legal substitute for the parent or guardian. This means that a person caring for a child cannot legally give permission for medical treatment without written consent from a parent/guardian. To insure a physician or a hospital will administer treatment to a child in a parents absence...

Posted: 7/21/2011The prestigious American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate for a quality diabetes self‐management education program was recently awarded to at Hardin Memorial Hospital’s Diabetes Self-Management Program. The ADA believes that this program offers high‐quality education that is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment.

Posted: 7/21/2011Hardin Memorial Hospital’s Women’s Imaging, has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). By awarding facilities the status of a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the ACR recognizes breast imaging centers that have earned accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, and breast ultrasound (including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy)...

Posted: 7/21/2011Hardin Memorial Hospital’s Women’s Imaging Center, has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in breast ultrasound as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Ultrasound imaging is a noninvasive medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body parts to help physicians diagnose and better treat medical conditions. Ultrasound imaging of the breast produces an image of the internal structures of the breast...

Posted: 6/24/2011On Tuesday, June 21, 2011, the Coach Mo-tivation Health Initiate will kick-off with a Walk for Obesity held in Frankfort. The walk will begin with remarks from First Lady Jane Beshear at 11:00 am in front of Exum Center at the Kentucky State University and the walk will conclude on the Capitol steps at noon. At 12:15 pm, a kick-off rally will present the full details of the initiative and support of elected officials, cabinet officials, and other leaders in state government along with leaders in the health care community and in business, cities and community organizations...

Posted: 5/11/2011Applications are now being accepted for the $1,000 Hardin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship.

Applicant must:• Be enrolled in a medical field of study at an accredited college• Provide a copy of a high school/college transcript with a minimum 3.0 GPA• Be enrolled in at least nine semester college hours• Provide a written recommendation from a teacher/instructor• Provide a brief summary of why you are requesting this scholarship• Apply by May 1st for consideration

Posted: 5/11/2011Young men and women between the ages of 16 and 20 can explore the health care field though the HMH Teenage Volunteer Program. Hardin Memorial Hospital values the young people who work as Teenage Volunteers. Both the staff and patients are helped by their dedication. At the same time, this experience helps the teenage volunteer make important career decisions and grow in confidence. Applications must be postmarked on or before May 10, 2011 to be eligible.

Posted: 5/5/2011Come take part in a free Stroke Screening on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in the 5th floor auditorium from 10:00 AM. to 2:00 P.M. There is no charge for this event, however appointments are required and space is limited. To register for the screening, please call (270) 737-4HMH (4464), click here to register on-line.

Posted: 4/22/2011If your doctor has identified a focus of concern in your chest, they can refer you to the Hardin Memorial Hospital Chest Medicine Board. This board is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary resource for the management of sub-acute problems (problems not requiring urgent hospitalization) of the chest. The center was designed to streamline the care of these types of problems by allowing patients' health issues to be discussed by a group of healthcare professionals prior to a patient's appointment with a specialist. By taking this coordinated and consistent approach to patient care, a patient's initial visit bypasses the process of being shuffled to...

Posted: 4/22/2011“The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Hardin Memorial Hospital on fulfilling the high standards required for receiving reaccreditation as a sleep disorders center,” said Dr. Patrick Strollo, AASM president. “The center is a significant resource to the local medical community and will provide academic and scientific value in addition to the highest quality care for patients suffering from sleep disorders.”

DID YOU KNOW ... • Early colon cancer may have no symptoms. • 9 out of 10 colon cancers may be prevented or cured with regular checks. • All Kentuckians age 50 and older should get regular colon cancer checks.

The Incredible Colon Walk through a model of a colon and discover the various health concerns which may occur based upon your family history, nutritional status and physical fitness level. Free educational literature will be distributed by healthcare professionals.

Take time to watch a short video that illustrates how a woman's heart attack
symptoms are often explained away. To many times women are focused on
everyone else and miss what their own body is telling them.

Dr. Carl Tadaki discusses the risks and benefits of Bariatric Surgery in this episode of Health in the Heartland.

Are you struggling with your weight loss?
As your body mass index rises, so does your risk for coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, high blood fat levels, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, metabolic syndrome, and even some cancers. Obesity and its related health conditions, is the 2nd leading cause of preventable death in the United States. We are here to help! Register for a free seminar.